Department affected: News Division and Entertainment Networks.
Based on news reporting.
The Walt Disney Company is set to lay off almost 200 employees across its News Division and Entertainment Networks. This decision comes as part of a broader restructuring effort, which includes the discontinuation of the data site 538. The layoffs reflect ongoing challenges within the company as it seeks to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. While specific locations for the layoffs were not mentioned, the impact will be felt across various segments of Disney's media operations. This move underscores the company's commitment to realigning its workforce in response to current industry demands.
The Walt Disney Company cut 200 jobs affecting its News Division and Entertainment Networks team as of December 7, 2025.
That is roughly 0.1% of the 173,250 people The Walt Disney Company employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 34 layoff events at The Walt Disney Company since September 2020, affecting a combined 45,999 employees.
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